The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has released its Sustainability Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The report highlights the Airport Authority’s efforts to integrate sustainable practices into infrastructure development and airport operations. Major accomplishments from the fiscal year include: RDU’s sustainability program considers the Federal Aviation Administration’s four pillars of sustainability in all decision-making processes:Read More

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of former Airport Director, Mr. John Brantley. John was first hired in late 1977 to help develop a long-range plan for RDU. In October 1982, he became the Airport Director, a role he held with distinction for 29 years. Under his visionary leadership, RDU underwentRead More

Running a major international airport is complex business. And planning the annual budget for an airport? It’s not as simple as balancing your checkbook. It takes a lot of funding to run Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is responsible for RDU’s annual operating and capital budgets. The Authority follows a multi-step annual processRead More

BermudAir Will Connect the Research Triangle to the Bermuda Triangle Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) announced a new international route Thursday, with BermudAir scheduled to begin nonstop flights from the Research Triangle region to the vibrant culture, beaches and golf courses of Bermuda. “We are proud to welcome Bermuda to the growing list of international destinationsRead More

RDU was the fastest-growing Top 50 airport in the country in 2023. The airport grew at a rate of 22% over the previous year. The ranking is based on U.S. DOT data on how many passengers boarded flights at large airports during the calendar year. RDU also broke its previous record for passenger traffic inRead More